Stories

Our clients, families and staff inspire us every day. Read just a few of the stories below to see why.

Grace
At the age of 2, Grace Turnbull was diagnosed with a rare form of osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder that causes bones to become very weak and break easily. Grace's parents had to carry her on a pillow for fear the slightest movement could cause a significant break...Read More

Jacob
When Dawn's daughter Dennell was a child, it was hard to navigate life as a parent of a child with special needs. Today, Dennell has two kids of her own and the family is once again navigating with a child with special needs – but the experience is completely different...Read More

Jonathan
When Jonathan Hotham was three years-old, he could not talk, had frequent meltdowns and would often bang his head against hard surfaces when frustrated. Concerned about his behavior Jonathan’s parents, Ken and Vanessa, turned to ErinoakKids...Read More

Lauryn
Hours after her birth in July 2015, Lauryn's parents, Mark and Stacey , agreed to have their daughter’s hearing tested as part of a routine hearing screening test. They did not expect a problem, but the screeningindicated their daughter had a possible hearing loss...Read More

Richelle
When Richelle was 3, her mother, Adaobi noticed she was not interacting with other children her age, or even adults, let alone talking. It was a marked difference from her twin sister Richlynn who easily engaged with others and was speaking in full sentences...Read More